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Social Arbiter Cassini Says People Love Being Told What to Do
Igor Cassini the editor of Status claims to decide what is in or out for New York society. He portrays himself as a social arbiter guiding fashions, manners and debutante trends while promoting his magazine. His stance marks a claim to power over culture and status among the elite.
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